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Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton (born 1969) is a Swiss-British writer and philosopher known for applying philosophical ideas to everyday life. He is the author of books such as The Consolations of Philosophy and founder of The School of Life; this quote reflects his focus on how mindset shapes experience.

Quotes: 2

Quotes by Alain de Botton

A good half of the art of living is resilience. — Alain de Botton

Resilience as a Central Art of Living

Alain de Botton’s remark reframes resilience not as a heroic extra, but as a basic life skill. By saying that a good half of the art of living consists in resilience, he implies that much of human flourishing depends les...

Created on: 5/27/2026

The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to. — Alain de Botton

Mindset Over Miles: The True Joy of Travel

Alain de Botton’s observation invites us to reconsider what truly shapes our travel experiences. Instead of focusing solely on picturesque destinations or famous landmarks, de Botton underscores the influence of our atti...

Created on: 7/28/2025